Man sentenced to 6 years for watch theft in home invasion

PEORIA — A 19-year-old Peoria man was sentenced to six years in prison for breaking into an elderly man's home and stealing a watch.

Quantae Brown of 613 W. Willcox Ave. pleaded guilty to the felony residential burglary charge and was sentenced Monday by Circuit Judge Steve Kouri in accordance with an agreement with the Peoria County state's attorney.

Brown admitted he broke into a home at 111 W. Corrington Ave. on Nov. 13, ransacked at least two rooms and stole a watch, before he was caught and arrested by police in the area.

The victim, a 72-year-old man, identified Brown as the man he saw flee from his backyard.

Brown faced a sentencing range of four to 30 years, an enhanced range because the victim was older than 60.

Brown will be eligible for day-for day "good time" credit.

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